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Pura vida is one of my fav hostel ever! You can feel that the owner is living for his place. Board and bycicles are rented for free (that's not common) and they have great shows and concerts during the evening. Price is still the lowest in Tamarindo. I recommend 200%!

Great hostel. Clean, good vibe, great live music till 9ish, great owners. We had a private room with shared bathroom - A/C, double bed and wifi. Kitchen has microwave, toaster and oven, plenty of space to relax in the common area and much quieter than other places in tamarindo. Best hostel in Costa Rica

Believe me when I say: "this place is a great option". I would like to live in this wonderfull spot, it's very clean, nice, amazing nature. They offer free coffee and donnuts. There are space to read without any distraction.

This is what the sign says in front of PURA VIDA HOSTEL. I can't tell you how friendly and helpful the staff and guests are at this place. They have helped me in many ways which includes making me feel comfortable staying there. I only experienced the Private Room and Bath and although it is rather spartan in decor and...

This was one of the coolest hostels I've stayed in this trip. Two great kitchens, awesome vibes and super kind staff who go above and beyond. The location is perfect and there's even fresh donuts and coffee in the morning. I was sold at donuts tbh!

Booked to stay for 2 nights with my boyfriend, ended up staying for four because we liked it here so much.
We had a lovely warm welcome from Tomas when we arrived. We originally booked to stay in a 6 bed dorm room which I'm not going to lie wasn't great... It was pretty dark, cramped and hot even with...

I've been to Tamarindo a couple of times and have stayed in three different hostels. Tamarindo is the best in my opinion just because it seems to attract the most sociable people. The owners are super nice and can help you explore the city. Some of the rooms can get super hot though! I helped paint the back room by...

Pura vida hostel was such a relaxing fun experience. Tomas, the owner, was so welcoming and fun to hang with. The staff were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. There was a very relaxing common area with several hammocks and entertainment was great in the evening. The rooms were...

By far without a doubt the best hostel we have ever been, and we saw alot of hostels in our trip through central america. Very very friendly staff and great amosphere. Very good live artists (tony!) and the owner (Thomas) is the most friendly host you have ever experienced.
Greets from the Netherlands!

Pura Vida in Tamarindo was the best hostel we stayed in whilst in Costa Rica. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and the live music/ performances most nights really made it that extra bit special. It has such a chilled out vibe close to the beach and the centre. You can book surf lessons through...

Pura Vida Hostel in Tamarindo, Costa Rica has been providing guests with memorable travel experiences since 2006. We are a friendly, inexpensive hostel that welcomes backpackers and vacationers from all over the world. We welcome the opportunity to host your stay in Tamarindo. Our multi-lingual staff is happy to provide recommendations on restaurants, bars, attractions, getting to your next destination and, of course, surfing. Trips, tours and transportation can be booked at our reception. You can cook and dine al fresco in our 2 spotless, fully-equipped, outdoor communal kitchens. We have dorm beds with ensuite bathrooms and showers and private rooms with air conditioning in multiple configurations to accommodate your travel party. Bed linens are provided. Our "rancho" is the social heart of the hostel with rocking chairs, daybeds, and hammocks for you to enjoy while visiting with other guests and overlooking the lovely tropical garden which enjoys frequent visits from iguanas and howler monkeys. The chill-out atmosphere is enhanced by a great sound system and playlist, good vibes, the fastest wi-fi available in Costa Rica and interesting people from all over the world.
We are located a couple hundred meters from the beach, across from Banco National and Hertz Rental Car and next door to Dona Lee's restaurant....more less

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